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Ad Builder Text Fields Cheat Sheet

Character limits and field rules for every channel in the Ad Builder, in one place.

The Ad Builder writes one set of copy and formats it for each channel you select. Channels have different limits, so the builder truncates to the shortest one when you write once for several channels. This sheet lists the limits per channel so you can write to fit the first time.

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Writing for Several Channels at Once

When you select more than one channel, the Ad Builder applies the tightest limit across everything you picked. Snapchat's 34 character headline is usually the constraint.

Write the shortest version first, then use Customize Per Channel to expand it where a channel allows more.


Meta

Field Limit Notes
Primary Headline 40 characters Truncates in feed beyond this
Secondary Headline 40 characters  
Body Text 2,200 characters Keep the first 125 characters strong, the rest collapses behind "See more"
Destination URL Full URL required  
Call To Action Select from list  

Snapchat

Field Limit Notes
Primary Headline 34 characters The tightest limit of any channel
Destination URL Full URL required  
Call To Action Select from list  

TikTok

Field Limit Notes
Primary Headline 100 characters  
Destination URL Full URL required  
Call To Action Select from list  

Pinterest

Pinterest is available in the Ad Builder. Select it alongside any other channel, or on its own.

Field Notes
Primary Headline The builder enforces Pinterest's limit as you type
Body Text The builder enforces Pinterest's limit as you type
Destination URL Full URL required
Call To Action Select from list

The Ad Builder shows a live Pinterest Video Ad preview alongside the other channel previews. Check the preview before deploying to see exactly where your copy lands and whether anything truncates.


Customizing Copy Per Channel

  1. Write your shared copy in the main fields.
  2. Select Customize Per Channel.
  3. Open the tab for the channel you want to change.
  4. Edit the fields for that channel only.
  5. Check the live preview for each channel before deploying.

Tip: Customize the longest-limit channel last. If you start there, you will write copy that has to be cut back for everything else.


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